In order to investigate the influence of water vapor pressure in the surrounding environment on mode I fracture toughness (KIc) of rocks, semi-circular bend (SCB) tests under various water vapor pressures were conducted. ...

In order to investigate the influence of water vapor pressure in the surrounding environment on mode I fracture toughness (K Ic) of rocks, semi-circular bend (SCB) tests under various water vapor pressures were conducted. ...